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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,786, 1,244,163.48 and 349,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,786, 1,244,163.48 and 349,766.84 is: 524,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,786 : 1,244,163.48 = 349,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,786/1,244,163.48 = 349,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,786x = 1,244,163.48 × 349,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,786x = 435,167,128,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,167,128,843.00/829,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,432.96

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